Takara restaurant is fast becoming a very favorite. In these days of sushi restaurants experimenting with a wide range of ingredients to create rolls that are entirely non-traditional (sometimes delicious, sometimes just plain weird), it was a delightful surprise to find Takara. The decor is cool and trendy, and the service is friendly and efficient. Each time we were pleasantly surprised with a delightful small salad - chopped vegetables and some citrus flavors with a very light dressing -Very tasty. Their sushi is yummy, well-presented, always fun and entertaining, will definitely come back soon. Everyone should visit if you're in the area. read more

Most hibachi places offer a similar menu and presentation so when I visit and review these restaurants I do focus a lot on customer service and guest experience. The chef was nice and the food was good. Our server was polite and not pushy and when we had to leave a little early he was not put off and was very friendly and accommodating. We were seated with a great group of ladies and the food was fantastic read more

The food is top notch but the waiter tonite was awful. First I ordered TUNA Tatare and received it but then he broughtOUT a spicy tuna cut roll which I didn't order . Instead of leaving it there he sat down next to me and pulled the roll off my plate so he can have it on his break. My wife order 2 shrimp tempura hand rolls he instead brought 14 pieces of a cut roll and he said the chef can't make shrimp tempura hand rolls. On what planet do they don't exist . I can get those at Publix was looking forward to this meal but the server ruined this usual pleasant experiences read more

The services is so good better then any other hibachi restaurants.The chef was really good and funny.And the restroom was really nice

Terrible service. 4 of us went in at 10:00 and they close at 10:30 as soon as we sat down the waiter said "is this your whole party because we're about to close" that was astonishing. he also looked at his phone TWICE while taking our order. he was rude and loud speaking to the cook obviously about us in japanese.He didn't bring us soy sauce AND when my friend asked for a glass of wine, he said "let me see if the bar will give it to you since we're about to close." seriously? read more

This place has good service but the food is very mediocre at best. We ordered a variety of sushi rolls, the miso soup, and the edamame. Everything just tasted blah and was not amazing at all. I will not be returning. read more

Never had a bad hit there. Definitely recommend this restaurant. It's my favorite one out there!

Takara is one of the best sushi restaurants around. The seaweed salad is fantastic, best I've had. The Kani salad was awesome, a most try. Try the Angry Dragon sushi roll. Say Hi to Wei Wang. read more

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Went here cause my little sister said it was good. Not the case. The place was dirty, the table was sticky and smelled sour, glasses and silverware was dirty, then we decided to just order so we didn't hurt my sisters feelings. The salad came and as my fiancé started eating she pulled someone's chewed up gum out of her mouth. The manager was apologetic at first but when I called to get information like the owners name and number he gave me the run around. The worst part is the waitress was laughing as we walked out. I only gave it a single star because there is no option for no stars or negative stars. Eat here at your own risk. read more

Cant say a bad word about the place. Super friendly. Super fun and the food is great. Would definitely recommend!!

The best California rolls ever! Always great service and delicious food. Our favorite restaurant in VB! read more

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First time visiting and We're very impressed! The food was excellent, the decor is fun, and the staff is very nice. We especially liked our server Ana! The sushi was very fresh, really liked the lobster purse. Read another review that referenced little black gnats - saw a couple of those, but not an issue.... We'll be back! read more

Just had one of the worse dining experiences ever . I met my friend there for lunch . Ordered a roll and after eating two noticed that there was a long black hair entwined in rice . I immediately let the waitress know . She took the plate and showed it to the chef who had blonde streaks in his hair . He told her , it's not mine and looked back at me . I have dark hair ... anyways the manager never spoke to me directly . He never even came to the table . He asked me from a distance away what I wanted to do . I told him nothing , that I did not want a replacement . I thought that was the end of it . Soon after my friends daughter joins us . She orders a soup ... you guessed it , there's a hair in it . Now the manager wants to get involved . He comes over yelling that this has never happened before , no less at the same table . The whole time he is looking at me . Mind you I already have my check for ice tea and soup . I asked him to calm down and to acknowledge that there was an issue .. He again said while looking directly at me that this had never happened before . So I asked him if he was suggesting that one of us put the hair in the roll and now the soup . His words , well they are regulars so I have to take their words . So because I'm not a regular I don't matter ? Moreso to suggest I put the hair in both the roll and the soup ? I told him that he owed us all an apology and to bring it down a notch because he is still yelling but only when speaking to me . So my friends daughter tells him , it really was in my soup . He apologizes to her . I asked him why was he extra loud with me , he said because you show me no respect . By this time I'm furious and a bit embarrassed . It is obvious to everyone at the table that he is treating me differently , as a woman of color I didn't get the same benefit of the doubt . My friend tries to tell him this and he refuses to acknowledge any wrong doings . By this time I'm just ready to go . I leave a tip and proceed to leave .Btw , the waitress was horrible as well . Yet I still left a tip . As I'm leaving . He tells my friend that had I said one more word he would have called the cops ! On whom ? Me for being mistreated ? I should have called the health department. ..yet I still remained dignified and took the high road. I had heard horror stories about this place yet still gave it a chance . Not only is it unsanitary . It is also bias towards people of color . Needles to say I will not be going back . If you decide to give them a try . I suggest inspecting your food in front of the help or management , furthermore of you are a person of color . Avoid it at all costs . read more

Best Hibachi grill we have had in a while. We had the dinner for 2, which included filet mignon, scallops, shrimp and chicken and it was delicious ! Our cook was also very funny and made jokes in between, which was very entertaining! read more

I'm not really into the hibachi thing. The food is absolutely delicious, but eating here is always a big event, and the chefs aim to entertain, inviting you to catch food and squirts of sauce in your mouth from across the grill, which isn't something I'm into while I'm eating, or ever for that matter. Regardless, they make a delicious veggie teppanyaki: it's I've-Spent-Birthdays-Here good. read more

My favorite hibachi spot. Sushi is also great. Started with a couple of rolls and some Escolar and then had the hibachi mixed dinner for two (shared with my Dad). This is our family go to spot for a dinner out. Enjoy! read more

Excellent! I am a certified sushi snob, both on west and east coasts, and this was the best I've had in the state of Fl. We had a variety and everything with fresh crabmeat and lobster tail was to die for. Service is great and the bartender and sushi chef are incredibly friendly and will remember your name and order months later. read more

Super impressed. Beautiful restaurant. Food was delicious. Brought my mother for lunch teppanyaki. We were the only people at the table. I'm surprised more don't do this for lunch. Definitely will come back. read more

What disappointment We took our guests from overseas to see something different and even the show was not what I expected Our waitress did not speak english, just pointed to the menu Chef got our orders mixed up and some greedy woman ended up with our shrimp and did not even stopped him from putting them on her plate No apology for mix up Dont order soda water or ice tea- they all taste like watered down bleach, but it Florida read more

Tried Takara a couple times. The first experience was in the restaurant. The chef created a dim atmosphere and also burnt majority of the food. We decided to wait a few weeks and give it another shot. This time we ordered sushi through delivery. They forgot to put the crunch on both rolls that came, and all the raw sushi was warm?! Another expensive meal that was hardly touched :( read more

The waitress, Tina was rude and unfriendly. I placed a special kitchen order because I cannot have soy and butter. Tina kept interrupting me while trying to explain my order. Then when my steak and vegetables came, there was a red price tag sticker in my vegetables. Of course, I didn't notice until half my food was gone. I asked Tina and she said she would ask the chef about it. 20 minutes later, after taking 6 more drink orders she told me "the chef said it was a sticker". I was over it at this point. Then 4 people in my group needed white sauce and that took 20 minutes to get. We go here often, but this was the worst. Not going back. They removed the price of my vegetables. read more

Horrible for service! After waiting 1/2 hour to order, and then watch our hibachi chef cook for another table first, we finally got to eat after 2 hours. Tried to give them another chance and the same thing happened! Worst service ever! read more

I decide to come here for the sushi and not the tepanyaki grill, it was good considering I'm in Vero Beach and have high expectations for sushi. They didn't use fridgerated imitation crab meat they cooked their crab meat making it taste somewhat better with their special rolls which I appreciated. They have a huge selection for their menu and even if you don't eat by the grill you can still order from the grill menu. I will be back! read more

Great place. You guys have way better food than the one I frequent in Boca Raton.... Had the filet and shrimp and some sushi. Wow. Will bring my parent her from Ft Pierce next time. read more

Great sushi, good food. Service is a little lacking. Been here several times and it's so hard to get refills and it seems like we are a bother to the server. Great ambiance, beautiful decor, wish the service would match all of that. read more

1st timer here... come for the show not the food. Had the soft shell crab app to start... about the worst I've had anywhere. We sat down for the hibachi grill and were duly entertained by the young chef.. to his credit the steak and scallops were perfectly cooked, however, as is always the case, ingredients make the meal. The "noodles" were actually box linguine although supposedly rice noodles... etc. The White Tiger app with white tuna and tempura spinach was actually well done and the bartender is a pro with her martinis! It's a fun place to go with a group. The decor is fanciful, but if you are looking for authentic teppanyaki cuisine... this ain't it. Thank heavens our chef saw fit to share his saki with a squirt bottle to all comers ... read more

As being my first time in a Habachi Restaurant, it was extremely entertaining.... The food was good, we had a really nice waiter and our server was very enjoyable had more saki than expected.. read more

our cook was very angry. he skipped me while doing the saki after i showed him my ID and also had a literal alcoholic drink in front of me. they took my step dads plate away from him after he said we arent done. moms steak was well when she asked for rare. didnt ask us if we wanted desert.... didnt get the normal 2 shrimps they give for starters. and asked us right after we got our food if we are done.didnt do the normal food toss .. not very happy the cook needs to check his attitude . read more

Really good food but too much fire nice location Great service They do give you a lot of food so be prepared for leftovers. Great miso soup Excellent place to eat for all ages Pricing is reasonable. read more

Great show. Yummy as always. Martinis are on point.we come here often. The service is great. They give plenty of food with much to take home. My daughter is picky, yet she loves the chicken kids meal. read more

This hibachi grill isn't as flavorful as Fuji, but the sushi is amazing! Our party got a total of 5 rolls. The Hollywood roll was one of the best rolls I've had! There was plenty of food to fill you up and have leftovers. read more

Fujiyama is sh*t compared to this place. My new favorite place! The rice was perfect, noodles were perfect, veggies were perfect....I could go on lol read more

Love this place! Their hibachi is delicious and always fun and the service is always impressive. I make sure to stop in here whenever I'm in town. Great vegetarian hibachi with amazing night tofu as well- just make sure to ask that they cook it before they cook the meat for the fellow meat eaters at the table! Their sushi is also very good. read more

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The food was nothing out of this world, our server was extremely rude to us through out the whole night and made our overall experience sour. Will not be coming back here ever again and will make sure my friends and family know about Takara's opaque service. read more

Have been here several times, the food is always good, love all the specialty sushi . Staff is always friendly, best sushi in Vero. read more

Being my husband's birthday, my daughter suggested this place. We were wanting to come here for a while. Upon entering, we were cordially greeted and taken to a table. It just happened to be next to a large party of ten, very, very loud and obnoxious. Strike 1. After ordering and receiving drinks, the wait began. Strike 2. Three meals & appetizers were ordered. None arrived together or on time. I got my appetite and meal before the rest of my family. My husband got someone else's meal and no appetizer. Upon finally receiving his meal, after having to take it back, the broccoli was rotten and the filet mignon had no flavor. Strike 3. We could not wait to leave. However, the manager apologized and gave us a $20 gift card, which we won't be using. It was so bad, we all had indigestion. read more

The rice and noodles tasted great. We had Fork as our chef. He burned 2 pieces of my shrimp and a few pieces of my husband's lobster and mocked my 2 year old who was grumpy and overtired the entire time we ate. read more

Our chef was amazing!!! He had us laughing the entire time....probably the best hibachi grill I've been to. Our waitress was great as well...didn't have to ask for anything. The proportions are huge...bring your appetite! I would recommend this place to anyone and can't wait to go back! read more

A good place to go if you have gluten intolerance (Celiac) and want to have watery diarrhea all day. The manager said they could do gluten free (gf) easily in the kitchen, and that they do it all the time on a special grill. We found that was not the case when there was cross contamination of noodles in the gluten free dish. We later realized that the sauce was also not gluten free, based on the reaction. The restaurant was poorly managed and we had waited 30 minutes to be seated when we had made a reservation. read more

I absolutely love this place! The sushi is very well priced and you get a lot for your money. The hibachi is delicious and we all had a blast with the cook. Had a bad experience one time and when I spoke to the manager he gave us a gift card for more than we paid for dinner in the first place and was very polite and apologetic. Hands down my favorite sushi place around!!! read more